Google to Give Free Gigabit Service to Public Housing Residents

Google to Give Free Gigabit Service to Public Housing Residents

All Nashville public housing units connected to Google Fiber will receive free gigabit speed Internet, the company announced Wednesday.

The announcement is part of the U.S. Department of Housing’s ConnectHome initiative that seeks to expand Internet access in low-income areas. Free high-speed Internet will be offered in all Google Fiber cities, with Google Fiber absorbing the cost.

“Making Internet more affordable and accessible can fundamentally move entire communities forward,” said Google Fiber CEO Dennis Kish on a conference call. “For families in affordable housing, fast broadband can mean the difference between keeping up or falling behind.”

With local partners, Google Fiber also plans to invest in computer labs and digital literacy courses that residents can access.

The housing department and Google Fiber announced free basic Internet for select public housing properties in July. The gigabit speed offering is a new development. (continue reading at Tennessean)

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